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Post by birdy on Nov 27, 2016 0:21:39 GMT
And can you suggest a brand / brands that are nice. My DD (10) is really enjoying coloring in a book we bought her. She uses metallic gel pens right now but I'd like to either get her more of those or something else for Christmas. I don't color, so not sure of what's available. Something that isn't too $$$ would be great! Thanks for the suggestions.
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Post by littlemama on Nov 27, 2016 0:29:02 GMT
Prismacolor pencils are what I use. And as I was typing that, a commercial for them came on!
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Post by hop2 on Nov 27, 2016 0:37:45 GMT
I also like the prisma color pencils - the soft ones
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Post by lesley on Nov 27, 2016 0:38:19 GMT
I prefer the depth of colour you get from pens, and it like ones that have two separate tips, either for different sizes or different styles of nib. No matter which pencils I use (and my DD let me try her Prismacolours), I just don't like the look.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 27, 2016 0:58:33 GMT
Prismas are nice but pricey. I bought a 72 pack of Cra-Z-Art brand colored pencils from WalMart for less than $6. And then I sold my prismas, that is how much I like the Cra-Z-Art. (And I bought mine to blend with baby oil when coloring stamped images for my cards.) I would suggest that you also grab a pencil sharpener and some white erasers to go with it. |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 27, 2016 1:01:33 GMT
I prefer the depth of colour you get from pens, and it like ones that have two separate tips, either for different sizes or different styles of nib. No matter which pencils I use (and my DD let me try her Prismacolours), I just don't like the look. Do you actually mean markers? Like the two sided markers you might used for coloring in stamped images, with a brush and fine end? "Pens" here usually refer to ballpoint pens, like you'd use to write a check or a letter... (I'm wondering if you meant markers because of your mention of separate tips, which pens don't typically have, at least over here.) |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 27, 2016 1:06:37 GMT
For a kid, I would hesitate to get Prismacolors because the leads are VERY fragile. One careless drop on a tile floor and the lead inside can shatter making the pencil virtually worthless. The lead will keep falling out every time it's sharpened. Sad but true. Buy a big set of Crayola pencils and call it a day.
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Post by Yoki on Nov 27, 2016 1:27:13 GMT
I much prefer coloring with markers, Sharpies, specifically. I like the broader tip for filling in big spaces quickly & smoothly and the ultra fine points for more detailed work.
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Nov 27, 2016 1:31:22 GMT
I prefer the depth of colour you get from pens, and it like ones that have two separate tips, either for different sizes or different styles of nib. No matter which pencils I use (and my DD let me try her Prismacolours), I just don't like the look. Do you actually mean markers? Like the two sided markers you might used for coloring in stamped images, with a brush and fine end? "Pens" here usually refer to ballpoint pens, like you'd use to write a check or a letter... (I'm wondering if you meant markers because of your mention of separate tips, which pens don't typically have, at least over here.) Yes, I think I probably do mean markers in that case! In the UK, markers are usually thick chunky things that you would use to write on a board, or use as highlighters. I still refer to my colouring pens as "felt-tipped pens", because that is what they were always called on Blue Peter.  |
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Post by cindytred on Nov 27, 2016 1:58:14 GMT
I love to color and have about 10 books. I use sharpies. I buy the regular sized sharpies and the ultra fine point in matching colors.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Nov 27, 2016 1:58:20 GMT
For a kid, I would hesitate to get Prismacolors because the leads are VERY fragile. One careless drop on a tile floor and the lead inside can shatter making the pencil virtually worthless. The lead will keep falling out every time it's sharpened. Sad but true. Buy a big set of Crayola pencils and call it a day. There are lots of fixes to breaking colored pencil leads--Google and it will tell you!! |
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Post by hop2 on Nov 27, 2016 2:06:21 GMT
I don't color with them but I doodle with the LePen pens and have quite a set if them.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 27, 2016 5:11:26 GMT
For a kid, I would hesitate to get Prismacolors because the leads are VERY fragile. One careless drop on a tile floor and the lead inside can shatter making the pencil virtually worthless. The lead will keep falling out every time it's sharpened. Sad but true. Buy a big set of Crayola pencils and call it a day. There are lots of fixes to breaking colored pencil leads--Google and it will tell you!! Yes but for a kid, it's just asking for problems. Better to get them the ones with the waxier leads that are less prone to breaking in the first place. I went to an art school for college and have run through many, many, MANY Prismacolor pencils and even handling them roughly can cause the leads to break. My preferred brand is Lyra Polycolor, and IMO they are far superior to the Prismas. |
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Post by Gingergirl on Nov 27, 2016 16:29:33 GMT
I have prismacolor pencils.
I use my Staedler pens the most. I like their pencils too. I like to color with the pens the most. Even for large areas they work well.
I also have several sets of Jelly Roll gel pens I got from Amazon. They have glitter and neon colors.
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Post by ~Lauren~ on Nov 27, 2016 17:06:07 GMT
I love my Prismacolor but have also used the CraZart pencils. I find that for a child, they're perfect. It will allow them to blend nicely if they want and they are so cheap it's ridiculous.
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Post by myshelly on Nov 27, 2016 17:08:22 GMT
I got a nice, big set at Costco for $8 that I am very happy with. It was on the office aisle. I don't color often enough to justify the PrismaColors.
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Post by dewryce on Nov 27, 2016 17:09:50 GMT
For a kid, I would hesitate to get Prismacolors because the leads are VERY fragile. One careless drop on a tile floor and the lead inside can shatter making the pencil virtually worthless. The lead will keep falling out every time it's sharpened. Sad but true. Buy a big set of Crayola pencils and call it a day. I read something about heating them up to fix this. Has anyone tried it? i also prefer Prismacolors. Get a good sharpener or it will break the lead. |
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